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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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